Description
Medical and surgical gender-affirmation therapies for transgender people have introduced a new spectrum to pathology practices. Sex hormones influence both anatomic and clinical pathology, which can complicate result interpretation for surgical specimens, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology. This activity provides tools to help you successfully serve the transgender population and address the needs of your clinical colleagues in this regard.
This activity was originally presented at CAP23 as part of the activity Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Needs in Transgender Care.
Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:
- Compare sex and gender.
- List common tests that need sex-specific reference intervals.
- Define reference intervals appropriate for transgender people.
- Illustrate the histology changes that are encountered in specimens obtained following gender affirming therapy.
Authors/Faculty
Mahmoud A. Khalifa, MD, PhD, FCAP
Matthew D. Krasowski, MD, PhD, FCAP
CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Payment Information
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College of American Pathologists
Education Division
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750
Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at education@cap.org or fax at 847-832-8006.
Technical Requirements
Pop-up blockers must be turned off.
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Availability
This activity and evaluation are available March 4, 2024, and expire March 3, 2027, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.
CC: LMDTRANSG03W.2024
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